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Linn County Fire Defense Board Chiefs have agreed to delay the start of backyard burning until such time that our geographic area receives enough rain to minimize the risk of fire spread. The Chiefs will continue to evaluate opening backyard burn season. Once the risk has diminished, updated information for Linn County residents can be found at:
https://www.linncountyfiredefense.com/ and @linncountyfiredefenseboard
Open burning was scheduled to open on October 1, 2022.